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Austin Police Department works to combat auto theft

By - Updated on February 6, 2013 at 9:32 am

Warmer weather will bring more car thefts to Austin.
This is Austin’s "Golden Era," Leffingwell says

By Hannah Jane DeCiutiis - Updated on February 6, 2013 at 1:33 am

Mayor Lee Leffingwell spoke of Austin as being in a “golden era” in his State of the City address.
Longhorns and Aggies unite for higher education legislation

By Alberto Long - Updated on February 6, 2013 at 12:46 am

Two hundred alumni from UT and Texas A&M joined at the Texas Capitol Tuesday to advocate for strategic investments in higher education.
City of Austin extends road closures during SXSW

By Matthew Hart - Updated on February 5, 2013 at 1:21 am

Security concerns have led event organizers to plan to close some downtown roads for nine days, as opposed to last year's four-day closure period.
City unveils transit plan to meet growing regional needs

By Joshua Fechter - Updated on February 3, 2013 at 10:42 pm

City and transportation officials released a transit plan intended to unite the Central Texas region Friday.
Curfews for city trails may be waived beginning June following council resolution

By Hannah Jane DeCiutiis - Updated on February 3, 2013 at 10:38 pm

Students who use walking and biking trails such as the Shoal Creek trail adjacent to West Campus may have access to the trails 24/7.
UT students can now help draw Austin district lines, determine representation

By Hannah Jane DeCiutiis - Updated on February 1, 2013 at 1:23 am

UT students have an unparalleled opportunity to represent themselves in Austin’s shift to geographic representation.
Global Game Jam gives aspiring game developers an edge

By Barak Bullock - Updated on January 28, 2013 at 1:13 am

At the Skillpoint Alliance in downtown Austin, a crowded room of tech whizzes and video game enthusiasts is cordially buzzing, awaiting the kickoff of the Global Game Jam.
Austin conducts homeless count amidst efforts to decrease homelessness

By Hannah Jane DeCiutiis - Updated on January 28, 2013 at 12:45 am

Though much of UT students’ experiences with the homeless population involve being panhandled by “Drag rats,” several students have gotten involved with an Austin group that aims to completely end homelessness throughout the city.
City may extend ban on smoking to outdoor patios

By Hannah Jane DeCiutiis - Updated on January 25, 2013 at 1:07 am

The public areas where smokers can enjoy lighting up may dwindle further as public health advocates fight to clear the air of the dangerous risks of secondhand smoke to Austinites.